Category Archives: learning

OMG This Guy: Ohio’s Green Party Candidate

Posted on 2018/08/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 19th 2018 Out of curiosity I took a peek at the 3rd party candidate in this Ohio (12th District) race, Joe Manchik, ready to snicker because he claims to be descended from outer space. Yet boy he knocks … Continue reading →

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Danny O’Connor – The Fight Continues

Posted on 2018/08/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 19th 2018 It has now been over 12 days since an election for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 12th (traditionally very RED) District, came out with a margin too close to call.  It is now a tale of uncounted … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Ten Wushes by ClaraJane

Posted on 2018/08/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th  2018 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are on the way to the annual Sisters Weekend pilgrimage by the sea in Hull, Massachusetts. ClaraJane:  If I could have ten wushes, wanna know what I’d wush!? Mom:  [Idly] What … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Low Can You Go

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Still Friday, August 10th 2018   At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have made it to the beach for their much anticipated weekend in Hull. Gavin: Hey Mom! [Stops digging.] Wanna know what I’m digging? Mom: What Baby? Gavin: A Tartarus. … Continue reading →

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That’s Cheese

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Our favorite Borat sketch.  A mind-blowing train wreck in slo-mo! Cheese [4:07]:   Credit to Cousin Zachary for bringing it to our attention. “That’s cheese.” ♥

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Greek Mytholofunny

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

August 10th 2018 Dear Gavin: What a joy it is living around your curiosity, intellect and humor. I loved sharing this nugget with you this morning (even though I know you would never find Greek Mythology boring): Love, Mom

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Posted on 2018/08/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute

Posted on 2018/07/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 28th 2018 In Clear Lake, Iowa; Great Aunt Judy gives ClaraJane a first lesson and the flute she had received from her parents as a little girl. 2018-07-28 ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute [20 seconds]:   … Continue reading →

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